Whiteline Express, Ltd.
USDOT 186721 · MC-163645 · Plymouth, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Whiteline Express, Ltd. (dba Whiteline Express Ltd) is a corporation based in Plymouth, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 266 power units and 221 drivers, which ranks it #51 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 181 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 19.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 19 tow-away), or 7.1 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, beverages, paper products.
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| Legal name | Whiteline Express, Ltd. |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Whiteline Express Ltd |
| USDOT number | 186721 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-163645 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 9000 General Dr, Plymouth, MI 48170 |
| Phone | (734) 354-7317 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 186721.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 263 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 935 | 457 | 0 |
- 0.83 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 13,800,361 miles reported for 2025 – about 51,881 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 72% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 221 CDL drivers; 78 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 143 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Whiteline Express, Ltd. | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.5% | 18.3% | 17.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 72% higher than average |
| Inspections | 181 | 181 with a driver check, 87 with a vehicle check, 91 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 12, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Whiteline Express, Ltd.?
Whiteline Express, Ltd. is registered with USDOT number 186721 and operating authority MC-163645.
How many trucks does Whiteline Express, Ltd. have?
It reports 266 power units (263 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,392 trailers, with 221 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 28, 2026).
Where is Whiteline Express, Ltd. located?
Its registered physical address is in Plymouth, Michigan 48170.
What is the out-of-service rate of Whiteline Express, Ltd.?
Over 24 months, 19.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.